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On this episode, we have special guest David Greene on (Of Judge's Corner fame!) to help us cover most of the abilities and many of the cards in Modern Masters. We put a little bit of extra focus on these cards at Competitive REL to help you get prepared for GP Vegas! Modern Masters 2015 Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/modern-masters-2015-edition-release-notes-2015-05-12 Judge's Corner: http://www.gatheringmagic.com/author/judgescorner/ Nathan Long's in-depth article on Modern Masters rules: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2015/05/22/modern-rules-problems-going-through-modern-masters-2015/ Card Advantage's episode about the previous GP Vegas: http://www.cardadvantagecast.com/2015/04/10/episode-085-does-it-have-cascade/

We have special guest and very-long-time-judge David Hibbs on to discuss the Judge Hall of Fame and the history of the judge program in general. We cover some of Hibbs's favorites from the first ballot, talk about the early days of the program, take a quiz from the original Arena exams, and even discuss the old chestnut Failure to Agree on Reality. Hibbs's blog: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/timedistortion/ A review form Hibbs provided us after the episode: http://archive.wizards.com/dci/downloads/judge_review_form_%28v3.3%29.pdf

We dedicate this episode to e-mails! We get caught up on a bunch, covering such topics as: What to do when a judge is wrong, rules questions with Dragonlord Silumgar, what is rotting in Jess's fridge, assorted additional rules questions, and whether or not you can register in two different events. Plus much more! We also take a few minutes to talk about the brand new Magic Judge Hall of Fame! Knowledge Pool Scenario: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/knowledgepool/2013/06/05/the-devil-in-the-details/ Judge Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d01SoySBQxdhfv67yQhl2Sp7Zq9Ung9NDwjwekdqf1Q/viewform Hall of Fame Announcement: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/hof/2015/04/24/announcing-the-judge-hall-of-fame/

The definitive episode on missed triggers! How to recognize them, how to tell whether or not one was missed, and what to do after you know one was missed. CJ was sick so we have special guest and former host Riki Hayashi on to fill in. We also break our usual policy of not discussing the "hot-button" issues of the week and spend some time talking about the Patrick Chapin upgraded GRV ruling at the Pro Tour. Links from the show: Toby Elliott posting about Missed Trigger: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2015/03/23/dtk-policy-changes-for-judges/ Annotated IPG about Missed Trigger: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IPG/Missed_Trigger Riki's Article on Whisperwood Elemental: http://mtgrikipedia.blogspot.com/2015/04/is-it-missed-4-whisperwood-elemental.html Cedric Phllips's Article about Chapin: http://www.starcitygames.com/article/30641_On-Patrick-Chapin-Round-Six-And-The-Importance-Of-First-Impressions.html

We have our very own April Fool on, L3 and RC Justin Turner, to talk about how to talk to a TO when you're new in town. We cover such topics like how to show you add value to the TO, how to ingrain yourself as the judge for that TO's store, compensation, and what to do if they store already has a judge. These are the types of things that apply to more than just judging at the store level! We also cover some of the changes from the newest IPG. Listen and let the smooth sounds of Florida crickets put you to sleep as Justin Turner explains it all. New IPG Changes: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2015/03/23/dtk-policy-changes-for-judges/ Judge Classes: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Judge_Classes

Part 2 of our episodes on the Dragons of Tarkir release notes! We cover the rulings on some individual cards, with some behind-the-scenes looks thanks to our returning guest Matt Tabak! Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/dragons-tarkir-release-notes-2015-03-18 Fblthp Walking the Planes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF7l4gkOekY

On this super-special episode we have Magic Rules Manager and all around tall dude Matt Tabak on to talk about the Dragons of Tarkir release notes! We've split the notes into two episodes. In this one, you'll find a discussion of Matt's career at Wizards of the Coast, some forced Gummi Bear references, and we go over the new mechanics in Dragons of Tarkir. Release notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/dragons-tarkir-release-notes-2015-03-18 Matt's Tumblr: http://tabakrules.tumblr.com/ Matt's previous episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=581

Part 3 of our mega-series on all the formats legal in FNM! In this episode, we focus on the limited formats that can be played in FNM: Solomon, Winston, Rotisserie, Cube, Back, Pick a Pack, and Reject Rare draft. And of course we cover e-mails from around the globe! Steve Argyle's Playmat Art: http://steveargyle.tumblr.com/post/113178634660/judges-2015-when-i-talk-about-my-own-art-im

We go off-script and cover Zones in detail! Learn exciting facts about the "battlezone," the exile zone, objects moving between zones, and listen to us bravely try to come up with scenarios for some of these ridiculous rules. We also read some e-mails from listeners just like you!

Alternate proposed titles: "Backing up is hard to do," "We got your backup," "Baby got backup," "Backup to the future," and "The Way Backup Machine." Also the words "Back that sass up" were said at one point. On this episode, we have former host and Dawsons Creek fan Riki Hayashi on to cover the great umbrella that is Game Rule Violation in detail! We also take a deep dive into rewinds: How to perform a backup, when to perform them, and more importantly, when NOT to. We also cover the other fixes for Game Rule Violation (including an exhaustive look into "leaving the game state as-is"), and the few partial fixes that are allowed. This is one of the most frequent infractions given at a competitive event, so there's something in here for everyone! Riki's Feedback Blog: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/feedback/ Riki's Other Blog: http://mtgrikipedia.blogspot.com/ Riki's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtgRikipedia

(You know, like the movie) On this episode, we have L4 and charity playmat star Jared Sylva on to discuss investigations! And not just the cheaty-kind too, but what it means to walk up on a table blind and determine what went wrong and how to fix it. We also cover the sparse IPG changes and some minor changes to supplementals. New IPG can always be found at judgecast.com/docs Investigations, the Search for Collateral Truths by Eric Shukan Part 1 - http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2014/12/30/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths/ Part 2 - http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2015/01/06/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths-part-2/ Part 3 - http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2015/01/13/investigations-the-search-for-collateral-truths-part-3/ Episode on investigations with Eric Levine - https://judgecast.com/?p=408 Jared's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaredsylva Judges for Charity playmat featuring Jared - http://judgesforcharity.com/product/team-dapper-vs-team-handsome-playmat/

It's manifesting time! Just doesn't have the same ring as morphin' time. Sad. On this episode, we cover the FAQ for Fate Reforged. We cover some specific cards and go over the new rules for Dash, Bolster, and everyone's favorite new boogeyman, Manifest. Fate Reforged Release Notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/fate-reforged-release-notes-2015-01-14

This is another part in our series on all the newly legal FNM formats, and how to play them and judge them! In this episode, we're able to cover the relatively-new Tiny Leaders format, Wizard's Tower, Emperor, Star, Archenemy, Planechase, and even throw in Grand Melee for good measure. We hope you never have to judge any of these formats, but if you do, you should be prepared. Links from the show: Tiny Leaders rules and banlist Wizard's Tower rules Star rules Changes to L3 Qualities CJ's guest appearance on Leaving a Legacy

This episode is as casual as they come! The JudgeCasters have special guest Joe Hughto on to simply reminisce about whatever we want. Get a little taste of what happens before and after every show, and what happens at every Judge Dinner. Arguably, standing around with a bunch of judges and talking about is the best part about being a judge! Oh, and we cover the morph policy change BECAUSE WE HAVE TO. And finally read some e-mails! Links from the show: Change to morph policy: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/telliott/2014/12/12/changing-morph-handling-in-the-ipg/

On this episode, we have frequent guest, L4, former Regional Coordinator, Smooth Voice Champion 6 Years Running, JudgeCast co-creator Sean Catanese on to talk about the new Code of Conduct document. We cover why the document exists, what it says, how to report breaches in code of conduct and what it means if someone were to report a breach against you. Links from the show: The Code of Conduct: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/conduct/files/2014/12/MagicJudgeCode1.pdf GP Vegas Application: http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/1674/

On this very special episode, we finally dedicate an entire episode to the JAR. This is must-have knowledge for L1 hopefuls, and really something every judge needs to know at all levels as the nearly all sanctioned Magic events that ever happen are run at Regular REL. To help us, we have special guest L4 and JAR Boss Kim Warren on to guide us through. Links from the show: The latest version of the JAR can always be found at judgecast.com/docs Regular REL blog: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/regular/ Judges for Charity: judgesforcharity.com

Is that reference in the title too obtuse? Nah. On this episode, we once again have L3 and/or fantastic guest Eric "Raging" Levine on! As part of our series on formats, we cover Commander in depth. Learn how to play Commander! Learn what happens exactly when your Commander goes to the command zone! Learn what happens when you Oblivion Ring your opponent's creature and then lose the game! Learn a lot about life and a little about love! Links from the show: Commander rules and banned list: mtgcommander.net Eric Levine's Articles: http://www.channelfireball.com/author/eric-levine/ JudgeCast #59 – Sheldon Menery Explains It All JudgeCast #44 – Investigating Raging Levine

JudgeCast starts a new mega-series, to be picked up at some point in the future. The plan? Cover every format that was announced to be legal for FNM. In this first episode of that series, we cover standard, modern, vintage, block, legacy, draft, and sealed. These may seem basic but you have a standard JudgeCast money-back guarantee you'll learn something along the way. Links from the show: FNM Format announcement: http://www.gatheringmagic.com/news-10112014-fnm-format-and-regional-ptq-updates/ Episode on 2HG: https://judgecast.com/?p=593 Episode on Investigations: https://judgecast.com/?p=691

In this episode, the quickest judges this side of the Mississippi cover slow play in depth! When should you give it, how should you give it, why we give it, so on and so forth. If you're a player, this isn't personal! This may also be a valuable episode for you to learn why we are asking you to make a play.

The Judgers Grimm take this episode to discuss the recent policy updates! We cover changes to Drawing Extra Cards, Improper Draw at Start of Game, GRV, and also go over how to handle morph at Competitive REL events! We also get caught up on some listener e-mails, mostly about the new cards in Khans of Tarkir. Links: Articles on Policy Updates: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/blog/2014/09/23/khans-of-tarkir-policy-changes/ Annotated IPG: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IPG IRC: http://chat.magicjudges.org/mtgrules/

The Khans of JudgeCast go over the Khans of Tarkir FAQ! We cover the new mechanics (Except morph, we already did an episode on that and it didn't change), and go over the interesting cards in the Khans FAQ. Links from the show: The FAQ: http://community.wizards.com/comment/51284091 Morph episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=707 Power Rangers / Magic crossover fanfic (It came up ok): https://www.fanfiction.net/s/7235538/1/Mirridon-Force

This episode is all about JudgeCast! We have some very special guests (Who could they be?!) on and discuss the past, present, and the future of JudgeCast in all its forms. If you're only in it for the education, this episode might not be for you. Take a couple weeks off, read the CR, take a nap. For the enfranchised fan, this is one of the best episodes ever.

You've all waited a long time, and finally we can say... It's Morphin' Time! With Morph coming back in Khans of Tarkir, we take this opportunity to talk about Morph and Face Down Spells/Permanents in general. We cover every situation with them we can possibly think of, and how you should handle people breaking the rules with them at all RELs. Links from the show: Judge Foil Lands FAQ: http://apps.magicjudges.org/forum/topic/11588/?page=1#post-73843

It's been an eventful month for judges! On this episode we have special guest Joe "Hugho" Hughto on to discuss all the changes coming down the pipe. We cover the Exemplar program, additional GPs coming to town, the changes to the PTQ structure, and, of course, the removal of judge foils from GPs. We also take the opportunity to get caught up on e-mails from listeners just like you. Links from the show: Exemplar Program: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/blog/2014/07/28/exemplar-program/ Lems’s Article about the Exemplar Program: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/lems/2014/07/28/the-magic-judge-exemplar-program/ Turner's Article about the Loss of Foils: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/turner/2014/07/29/turn-down-foils-for-what/ Organized Play Changes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/2014-2015-premier-play-updates-2014-07-29

There's been so much happening over the past few weeks! On this episode the judgefellas have special guest Justin Turner (L3 and RC) on to talk about some big changes to the judge program. We go into the L2 redefinition in depth. Why did it change, what do L1s looking to become L2 need to do now, and even what do existing L2s need to do to remain L2? We also cover the new IPG. Listen to exciting changes/clarifications to Improper Draw at Start of Game, Game Rule Violation, Deck/Decklist Problem, and the expanded and upgraded version of Unsporting Conduct - Major Links from the show: L2 Redefinition - http://apps.magicjudges.org/forum/topic/11108/ IPG - http://wpn.wizards.com/sites/wpn/files/attachements/mtg_ipg_18july14_en.pdf MTR - http://wpn.wizards.com/sites/wpn/files/attachements/mtg_mtr_18jul14_en.pdf JAR - http://wpn.wizards.com/sites/wpn/files/attachements/mtg_jar_18jul14_en.pdf Toby’s Article on the IPG - http://blogs.magicjudges.org/blog/2014/07/14/m15-policy-changes/ Kim’s Article on the JAR - http://blogs.magicjudges.org/regular/2014/07/15/jar-update/ Chewie’s Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themanapool/the-mana-pool-mtg-merchandise-videos-podcasts-and?ref=nav_search Mameshiba (Everyone needs this) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjsZbnTNB8c

On this lovely episode of JudgeCast, we go over the interesting bits of the M15 FAQ. Learn about convoke! Or squid horrors! Or ape predators! Release notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/release-notes-2014-07-07

We discuss the disqualification process from start to finish, including the paperwork a judge needs to do and what happens after they pass it off. And because we don't know what happens after the judge passes it off, we have very special guests Eric "Toucan" Shukan (head of the Investigations Committee) and Guillaume Beuzelin (also of the Investigations Committee) on to discuss the process entirely. (Unfortunately, Jess's audio gets weird as the episode progresses. We apologize for that, it hopefully won't happen again and does not take away from the great information in the show) The Mana Pool's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/themanapool/the-mana-pool-mtg-merchandise-videos-podcasts-and?ref=nav_search

On this episode, we each bring a smaller topic that doesn't fill an entire episode but something we wanted to talk about. Learn about numbers! Setting life totals! Damage! Drawing cards! And the finer points of casting a spell. We also celebrate a new L4, issue a correction from the previous episode, and read listener e-mails. Links: Steps of Casting a Spell Episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=531 Missed Trigger Episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=140 Annotated IPG on Missed Triggers: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IPG/Missed_Trigger

On this episode, we cover the Conspiracy FAQ IN DEPTH. Learn all about Will of the Council, draft-matters cards (and how they interact with each other), Conspiracies, Dethrone, and Parley. We skip Morbid; you'll be fine. We also read e-mails from listeners just like you, covering topics from sleeves to a minorly racist way to remember the layers! Conspiracy FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg%2Freleasenotes%2Fcns

On this episode, we cover the newest incarnation of the IPG and the MTR! Topics include changes to the electronic device policy, the elimination of Failure to Follow Official Announcements, and the newly renamed Limited Procedure Violation. We also spend a few minutes discussing these God Packs that are all the rage these days, and of course reading e-mails from our beautiful listeners. Multitude of links from the show: Toby's Article for Judges Toby's Article for Players New IPG New MTR Annotated IPG Article on Split Cards Jess's Article on the Changes

On this super-special episode, we strive (see what I did there) to bring you all the interesting and relevant interactions in Journey Into Nyx! We cover the FAQ in just-enough depth. Links from the show: The FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/jou Judge Classes: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Judge_Classes Annotated IPG: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IPG Contact information: E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/judgecast Facebook: facebook.com/judgecast

On this, our second part of our two part series on types, we cover Subtypes and type-changing effects in detail! This podcast is not a trap and there is nothing arcane about it. Uhh...curse your gated shrines? Urza's? This joke is not as easy with Subtypes as it was on episode 88 (Which you should listen to first before listening to this one!) Also, be sure to listen after "the credits" for One Weird Tip a local mom discovered on how to increase the quality of your podcast audio! Links from the show: SCG's rewards changes: http://www.starcitygames.com/news/293_Judge+Rewards+Page+Relaunch+and+Judge+Compensation+Changes The episode of Card Advantage with CJ on it: http://www.cardadvantagecast.com/2014/04/02/episode-053-a-theros-guide-to-planeswalkers/

This episode promises to be anything but basic, in fact you might call it legendary! Are you snowed in with only your creature comforts? It's a good thing you landed here of all places in the world. Turn on this episode about types in Magic and in an instant prepare to be enchanted. Through what sorcery do we put out content so good? We have special guest Aaron LaCluyze on, a fan of the tribe of Goblins and an all around scientific expert. Unrelated, Karn is an artifact and a planeswalker. I mean, not really, but something has to complete this belabored joke. Aaron's twitter: https://twitter.com/lacluyze Card Advantage: http://cardadvantagecast.com/ Monday Night Magic: http://mtgcast.com/topics/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/monday-night-magic

On this episode, we have special guest L2 Carsten Haese on to talk about two projects near and dear to his heart. First, we discuss CranialInsertion.com, including its history, its purpose, and all the lovely things Carsten has done on it. Next, we talk about running a charity event. Carsten has been running Cast a Spell on MS for many years now, and has some great tips on how you can run your own charity event. If you're in the Ohio area, check it out on March 29th! Links from the show: Cranial Insertion: cranialinsertion.com Cranial Insertion Layers Article: cranialinsertion.com/ooo Cast a Spell on MS: castaspellonms.org Carsten's Twitter: twitter.com/c_haese Cranial Insertion's Twitter: twitter.com/cranialtweet JudgeCast contact info: [email protected] twitter.com/judgecast facebook.com/judgecast

On this episode, your very favorite team is back again to talk about team leading and the individual teams at an event! Learn more about the mysterious deck checking team (What could they possibly do?), the intriguing logistics team, and the always-beats-rock paper team. We also cover some of the new-fangled teams like floor, breaks, and somehow a spinach team as well. And of course we give tips on how to be an effective team lead in any of these situations. We also read e-mails from listeners just like you! E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/judgecast Facebook: facebook.com/judgecast

A new set is out, and with that comes new policy documents. We cover the minimal changes in depth, as well as take some time to get caught up on some e-mails (Including a few about Born of the Gods). Special thanks to L2 Jeff Higgins for hopping on as a cohost while CJ was out deathly ill. So ill. Updated policy documents can be found at judgecast.com/docs

Everything you need to know about Born of the Gods to prepare for your prerelease! We cover such exciting topics as tribute! Inspired! Devotion to multiple colors! That weird chimera that swaps things! So exciting! Also, a huge congratulations to Jess Dunks on making Level 3! What a heroic accomplishment, truly inspired. So much devotion to being a judge, it's really a monstrous feat. We should all pay him tribute. FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/bng

On this episode we cover Tournament Shortcuts! These are used in almost every single game, yet many players aren't even aware they are using them. We additionally have special guest Paul Baranay (L2 judge and all around Harvard superstar) on to help us out! You can find the shortcuts in the Magic Tournament Rules at judgecast.com/docs Paul Baranay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/twotwobearz Magic Judge Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/mtgjudge

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We clearly don't like our listeners very much so this year everyone is getting a lump of coal in the form of this episode. We cover the most awful and defunct mechanics from Magic's past. Looking for something you can use in your everyday Magic games? Nope! Not this episode. Looking for how bestow and phasing interact? Or want to finally learn how banding works? This is the episode for you! We also of course cover the latest judge news and answer listener e-mails. JudgeCast is now on iTunes! To find us, just search for JudgeCast on iTunes and and click the one with the JudgeCast logo (The others are related to mtgcast.com). Why subscribe to our site over mtgcast? You'll get higher quality episodes posted the day the were meant to come out!

On this episode, the judgefellas team up to cover all the rules and procedures around two headed giant. Never again can you make the excuse of not knowing 2HG on those test questions. NEVER AGAIN We also talk about CJ's cats and pancakes because that is surely why you're tuning in. And of course we read e-mails from listeners just like you! 2HG FAQ

On this episode we have very special guest John Temple on to talk about the Judge of the Week project. In a shocking twist, we've been nominated Judge of the Week and so John interviews us about JudgeCast's past, present, and future! Judge of the Week: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/jotw/ We also announce our build-a-bear contest winners! The winners and their winning submissions can be found below: Hideaway Cub by Jeff Simmers Bear Cubling by Phil Miller Bear Cubmander by Tim Sargent Thanks to everyone for all the great entries! All entries can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.644870622202765.1073741825.105788072777692&type=1

We have super duper special guest and rules manager for all of Magic Matt Tabak on to discuss his life at Wizards and his opinions on punctuation. Truly, we waste our too-short time with him. But he did sing the Duck Tales theme so we certainly can't say it was all a waste. This episode is easily one of our favorites and a great look at the behind-the-scenes of how the rules get made. We can't wait to have Matt on again. Our Build-A-Bear contest is still going! To enter, please submit your bear cub to [email protected] or here: https://www.facebook.com/JudgeCast/posts/641879652501862 The deadline for this contest is Sunday, November 24th. Tabak's Tumblr: http://tabakrules.tumblr.com/ Tabak's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tabakrules

Gather you ghouls and goblins and other Halloween stereotypes you hear on costume commercials and prepare for a spooooooky episode on the combat phase! We cover such creepy topics as the beginning of combat step, the end of combat step, and everything in between. We also announce a new contest! Create a bear cub card of your choosing, showcasing a unique picture or idea or name or anything! If we choose yours as the winner, you will win a judge foil to be announced! To enter please post the image to our facebook page or send it to [email protected]. An example card: Links from the show: Previous episode on steps of a turn: https://judgecast.com/?p=425 A possible image to use for contest: http://www.wildnatureimages.com/images%202/050612-100..jpg

On this episode we talk about the "being a jerk" portion of Unsporting Conduct in the IPG: Aggressive Behavior, Major, and Minor. Want to know what happens when someone literally flips a table? This episode is for you! As always we read e-mails from the listeners, including such hot topics as Master of Waves, bestow, and...Abu Ja'far? Motel California series: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HztAWVUO1Zo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6uPN30plvM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJeqDV_j48g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qze4djzyIQ Sneetches for some reason: http://www.amazon.com/Sneetches-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B00ESF28YY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382029614&sr=8-1&keywords=sneetches

We got so behind on e-mails we decided to dedicate an entire episode to them! Listen as we discuss bestow some more, talk tournament policy, CJ fails to pronounce anything correctly, and answer a whopping 24 e-mails from listeners around the world. Links from the show: Yawgatog Changes: http://yawgatog.com/resources/rules-changes/m14-ths/ MTGCast Announcement: http://mtgcast.com/the-new-face-of-mtgcast Very special thanks to Josh Carr and Rob Chronister for the JudgeCast e-mail praise/song. You can find the song and the lyrics at the following link: https://judgecast.com/?attachment_id=559

Your devotion to JudgeCast has been strong and so we bestow upon you a special gift! This FAQ episode is a heroic undertaking to answer all of the major rules questions that might come up at your prerelease and beyond. Want to know how bestow works with almost anything? Wondering if equipment will trigger heroic? You won't need to scry into a crystal ball to find out, just listen here! Not knowing the rules can be monstrous, so make sure to listen as soon as you can. FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/ths

We have brand new fancy pants L4 and former host Sean Catanese on this very special episode! We discuss his rise to L4, his new roles and responsibilities, and how if it weren't for the continuation of JudgeCast he never would have made it. Basically we made SeaCat an L4. We also discuss the next steps for a new L1 to take after passing that test. What should you bring to an event? How do you find an event? This and many more questions are answered! Hyperlinked rules: http://yawgatog.com/resources/magic-rules/ Cranial Insertion: cranialinsertion.com

We have very special guest L4 Jeff Morrow on to talk about the life of an L4, and take an in-depth look at the L3 advancement process. As the man in charge of the L3 interview process, no one knows more about it than Jeff. Every time we have an L4+ on the show it's always a great one, so don't miss this one! Wiki Page on L3 Advancement Process: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/The_Level_Three_Advancement_Process Jeff Morrow's blog: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/road-to-l3/ Rob McKenzie's article on the L3 process: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/robbit/2013/07/10/making-l3-what-it-means-and-why-it-is-a-big-deal/ George Fitzgerald and Matteo Callegari's article on slow play: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/articles/2012/12/25/slow-play/

The JudgeFellas take some time to get caught up on this episode, and L2 James Elliott comes along to join the party (And lend his special brand of Scottish flair). We get caught up on e-mails, discuss the minor changes in the IPG and MTR, and for some reason make Doctor Who jokes that CJ just doesn't get. Midwest Judge Conference: http://apps.magicjudges.org/events/497/ MOJO 2013: https://www.facebook.com/events/471942189568359/

As promised, here is our very special episode on the steps to cast a spell. Think you already know how to cast a spell? You might be surprised! Already know how? Well maybe an L0 you know could use this episode. Listen we just make them, what you do with the episodes after that is up to you. We skip e-mails on this one but don't you worry, we'll be getting caught up on all of them in our next episode.